I’m so sorry I missed Roy’s funeral, I was one of many that were playing bowls in Taranaki. I’ve known Roy for many years as he has been a long standing friend of our family, but of recent I have had the privilege to acknowledge Roy at our club nights at Ngongotahā on a Thursday as he is our patron, and as club captain I would always ask Roy to share some words of wisdom with us and all our members would enjoy and respect what he had to say or was giving us tips in, I’m so going to miss these times and Thursdays will not be the same again. Love to the whanau, kia kaha. Charlene Beckett xx

Roy,many happy memories of Western Heights Old Boys rugby parties and gatherings at Pukehina Beach house. Rest easy my old friend, thank you for being part of our lives. Ray and Sue Blomquist

Koko, I love you so much. No words can describe how we are all feeling right now. I never knew that the last time I would see you would be our last goodbye, but it’s now something I have to learn to accept. Time is so precious and as much as I wish I could’ve had you around a little bit longer, I think it’s nans time to have you now and thats okay, I know she would’ve welcomed you with open arms for sure. I love you forever and I thank you for all the memories that I will continue to cherish until our paths meet again. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Please say hello to everyone up there for me and take it easy on the horse bets hey? I love you forever and more Koko, Shan xx

Our Koko Roy 🤍🕊 You were such a strong beautiful, humble and loving man who's laugh filled the rooms with so much joy and comfort. You always loved a good flaggen of beer while you made a bet on your horses and always loved a good game of bowls out with your good friends and team mates. I will always keep so many precious memories of you close to my heart. Now give your darling a big hug and love for us, I have no doubt she was waiting for you at the Golden gates with open arms. Love you forever and always 🤍🕊

You were the greatest big brother a guy could wish for You taught me to surf & I have nothing but wonderful memories of us from our childhood I am lost knowing you are not at the end of the phone when I need you You will be forever loved and missed greatly I love you Roy Give mum a hug and say hi to dad and Kerry Forever in our hearts Fly High and free big brother xx

sending love to all the whanau, a special friend to us, Mike and I will miss you LOY as mike would call you, who is going to ring him everyday now to talk about horses or what time you are going to mings. Rest well Roy you will be able to see now ,no more Mikes shoulder to lean on and guide you. Will miss you Loy such a shock xxx